Public Health

Local News

Patricia Shadell remembered by friends and family at vigil

Well-liked DEVO mountain biking coach died by suicide Monday

November 14, 2017

Local News

Alcohol drives rise in traffic deaths in Colorado

Celebrating Healthy Communities to start four-county collaborative to address drunken driving

November 3, 2017

Local News

Archuleta County Courthouse ‘unhealthy,’ report concludes

Environmental firm recommends against reoccupying building

October 31, 2017

Local News

Five things to know about Colorado Connect for Health open enrollment

Premium costs for some consumers could decline 20 percent

October 31, 2017

Local News

Finding care for veterans in rural Colorado

some parts of the state, care suffers as Veterans Administration searches for providers

October 28, 2017

Local News

Trump’s health subsidy cuts may not hit local enrollment

credits will rise with premiums

October 19, 2017

Local News

Miss Hozhoni finds purpose in public health after personal diagnosis

Lewis College senior Natalia Sells believes more education and investment would help many reverse prediabetes

October 16, 2017

Local News

Archuleta County commissioners: Courthouse not a health hazard

Unanimous resolution says building OK to conduct business despite employee illnesses

October 13, 2017

Nation & World

Trump’s health care end run reflects frustrations

President Donald Trump shows an executive order on health care that he signed in the Roosevelt Room of the White…

October 12, 2017

Local News

Emergency medical calls drive increase in demand for Durango Fire services

poor Medicaid, Medicare reimbursements fail to cover costs

September 23, 2017

Nation & World

‘Obamacare’ repeal all but dead; McCain deals the blow

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says he won’t vote for the Republican bill repealing the Obama health care law. His statement…

September 22, 2017

Local News

About 4,000 residents in Southwest Colorado gain health insurance since Affordable Care Act

Statewide survey finds uninsured rate declining

September 19, 2017

Local News

Algae bloom blossoms in Animas River south of Durango

officials unsure of cause; no threat to human health

September 14, 2017

Local News

As overdose deaths rise, Colorado plans addiction-prevention efforts

AmeriCorps members will help organize educational events

September 13, 2017

Nation & World

White House to Senate: Pass health bill now or else

threatens to stop federal payments to insurance companies

July 30, 2017

Nation & World

Italy approves mandatory vaccine program

of children vaccinated has plummeted in last 20 years

July 28, 2017

Nation & World

Senate rejects measure to partly repeal Obamacare

vote deals major setback to Republicans

July 28, 2017

Nation & World

Senate opens ‘Obamacare’ debate at last but outcome in doubt

returns after being diagnosed with brain cancer

July 25, 2017

Regional News

Audit: Colorado health marketplace sustainable – for now

Officials watch for changes to federal health care law

July 25, 2017

Health

Health plan’s fall brings dread for ‘Obamacare’ recipients

Despite no new bill, most feel anxious about possible change

July 19, 2017

Nation & World

Winners and losers complicate GOP’s path on health care bill

and sick could suffer the most

July 14, 2017

Nation & World

McConnell reveals new health bill

his GOP support it?

July 13, 2017

Nation & World

Analysis: GOP confronts no-win situation on health care

It’s a version of the dilemma now confronting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as he tries to maneuver between opposing…

July 11, 2017

Local News

Substance abuse study committee meets for first time

from experts on the scope of the issue

July 10, 2017